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d.12 on Vaillant ecoTEC plus aquaPLUS

Your boiler is currently reporting the operational status of the secondary hot water pump, which is often a normal part of the start-up sequence but can indicate a communication delay if it stays on the screen.

Monitor it

This is a minor fault. Keep an eye on it and mention it at your next annual boiler service. Reset the boiler and see if it clears.

What the manual says

Manufacturer manual

DHW pump - status

From this model's manual
Verified against the Vaillant Ecotec Plus Aquaplus installation & service manual.
Plain-English guidance below. Severity, DIY steps, costs and parts are our interpretation to help you act, not text from the manual.

DIY fix possible

Check if the hot water is still running as normal, as this is often an information code rather than a lockout faultSwitch the boiler off and back on at the fused spur switch to refresh the system statusEnsure there is no air trapped in the system by checking that your radiator valves are open

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